Here is you basic water pitcher.
Filtered water pitchers have gained popularity throughout the world in response to drinking water that is laden with chemicals. While this solution is greener than drinking single use bottled water, how environmentally friendly are these pitchers actually?
Additionally. this product is not very ergonomic for someone with limited dexterity due to conditions like arthritis or lack or muscular strength from old age.
How can we design this filtered water pitcher to be more environmentally friendly and ergonomically inclusive?
This is my redesign.
Through careful consideration of materials, manufacturing processes and end-of-life treatment, I was able to reduce the environmental impact of the final design by nearly half. The contoured indent handle in the body with securement strap further benefit users with arthritis by expanding the handle radius and moving the load closer to the hand.
Sustainable Materials
The use of undyed bioplastics and food-safe recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) helped reduce the overall environmental impact.
Replace the charcoal, not the whole filter.
The activated charcoal from discarded coconut husks can be replaced in the filter without having to replace the entire plastic housing as well with the inclusion of the quick release snap ring and secondary PET mesh bag.
Reduced Material Volume
This redesign reduces the amount of excess material used in mainstream water filter pitchers in the form of nested reservoirs and filters by using a sealed floor barrier and mesh filter body to replace the redundant reservoir and filter walls.
Ripple Eco Inclusive Pitcher.